CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $21,438
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center is $21,438. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21,438

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$14,116.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $14,116.91 (100%)
Insurance Median: $21,438 (152%)
Ins. Median: $21,438 (152% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $14,116.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $20,036 - $54,397 142%
Cigna $20,036 - $78,696 142%
United American Insurance Company $20,036 142%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20,436 - $68,851 145%
Humana $20,436 145%
UnitedHealthcare $20,436 - $55,037 145%
Clear Spring $21,038 149%
Wellcare $21,038 149%
Caresource $21,438 - $39,270 152%
Clover $21,438 152%
Pruitt $21,438 152%
Sonder $21,438 152%
Ambetter / Centene $35,263 250%
Oscar Healthplan $37,066 263%
Peachstate $37,066 263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals